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SJVC’s <strong>Respiratory Therapy</strong> program prepares you to be a member of an elite health care team that evaluates, treats and manages patients with respiratory illnesses and other cardiopulmonary disorders. In addition to performing respiratory care procedures, respiratory therapists are involved in clinical decision-making and patient education.
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<h3><strong>Consumer Information</strong></h3>
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<td style="padding: 3px 3px 3px 8px; font-weight: bold; border-bottom: 1px solid #333333;">Graduate Median Loan Debt</td>
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Statistics for graduate cohort of July 2011 – June 2012</span></span>&nbsp;</td>
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*Percentage of graduates who completed the A.S. Degree program in the scheduled 83-week period
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